Table of Contents

Contents
Introduction   vii
Advent
     Chart for Advent Readings   x
     Initial Reading of the Advent Lectionary   1
     Readings   3
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
     Chart for Christmas Readings   26
     Initial Reading of the Christmas Lectionary   28
     Readings   31
Lent
     Chart for Lent Readings   88
     Initial Reading of the Lent Lectionary   89
     Readings   92
Triduum
     Chart for Triduum Readings   130
     Initial Reading of the Triduum   131
     Readings   133
Easter
     Chart for Easter Readings   158
     Initial Reading of the Easter Lectionary   160
     Readings   162
Ordinary Time (Part One)
     Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 1–10)   218
     Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 1–10)   220
     Readings (Sundays 1–10)   223 
Ordinary Time (Part Two)
     Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 11–18)   272
     Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 11–18)   274
     Readings (Sundays 11–18)   276
Ordinary Time (Part Three)
     Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 19–26)   322
     Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 19–26)   324
     Readings (Sundays 19–26)   326
Ordinary Time (Part Four)
     Chart for Ordinary Time (Sundays 27–34)   374
     Initial Reading of the Ordinary Lectionary (Sundays 27–34)   376
     Readings (Sundays 27–34)   379
Solemnities and Feasts
     The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity   426
     The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ   432
     The Presentation of the Lord   438
     The Nativity of St. John the Baptist   443
     SS. Peter and Paul, Apostles   449
     The Transfiguration of the Lord   454
     The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary   459
     The Exaltation of the Holy Cross   464
     All Saints   470
     The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed   475
     The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica   480
Index of Scripture Readings   486

About the Author

Dianne Bergant, CSA, is the Carroll Stuhlmueller, CP, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament Studies at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. She is a past president of the Catholic Biblical Association. Her many books include Scripture: History and Interpretation, the two New Collegeville Bible Commentary volumes on Psalms, and the two-volume Israel’s Story, all from Liturgical Press. Richard N. Fragomeni, PhD, is Associate Professor of Liturgy and Homiletics at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He is editor of The Ecological Challenge also published by Liturgical Press.

Reviews

Perhaps this publication was intended primarily for the preacher, but upon close examination it can be said to be of great value to other liturgical ministers as well. It would be a worthy addition to one's liturgical resource library.Forum

Clarity and pastoral awareness mark every chapter of the book.The Bible Today

Bergant's skill in interpreting the gospel for contemporary proclamation is also a great aid for preachers.Church